2012 Ford Kuga 2.0L Diesel · J555 SWA
2012 Ford Kuga (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2012. Recorded mileage 167,018 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KUGA
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J555 SWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 167,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J555 SWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Ford Kuga (J555 SWA) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J555 SWA Mileage History
- 11/09/2023155,131 mi
- 09/09/2024161,208 mi+6,077 mi
- 13/09/2024161,250 mi+42 mi
- 03/09/2025166,958 mi+5,708 mi
- 28/10/2025167,018 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 5,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Haldex AWD Pump FailureModerate
Neglected fluid leads to pump failure, leaving the car FWD only.
- Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF) WearSerious
The 2.0 TDCi high torque accelerates DMF spring fatigue and clutch disc wear. A rattling or knocking on cold start that disappears once warmed is the classic sign. Stalling the engine can shear the DMF springs and damage the starter ring gear.
- DPF Clogging and Regeneration FailureModerate
The diesel particulate filter clogs on cars used primarily for short urban journeys. The fuel vaporiser can itself fail, and the differential pressure sensor is a common secondary failure point. Without regeneration, the DPF will eventually clog completely.
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